<em>The scale factor of the drawing to the actual flag is represented by the ratio 1:18. </em>
This scale factor means that 1 inch on the drawing are equivalent to 18 inches o
n the actual flag. We want to know the height on the drawing, given that a height of 9 inches is drawn on the actual flag. The following proportion must be satisfied:
1 inch on the drawing / x inch on the drawing = 18 inches o
n the actual flag / 9 inches o
n the actual flag
